Junior Network Technician - Hands-On Cabling

Tharisa Minerals; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharisa Minerals seeks a Junior Network Artisan to install and maintain the company’s physical network infrastructure under supervision. You will implement solutions for network points, cabling (copper, fibre, wireless), and related equipment to ensure availability.

You will perform cable testing, label equipment, and support IT projects and mine departments with LAN cabling and related physical communication cabling, contributing to expanded IT capabilities across sites.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge and usage of hand tools, electrical hand tools and ladders.
• Basic knowledge of PVC pipes and cable basket/wire ways for housing network cables.
• Basic knowledge of premises wiring.
• Must be medically fit.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain physical network infrastructure for computers and devices.
• Install network cabling copper, fibre optic and wireless connections per designs.
• Conduct cable testing to identify connectivity issues and report problems.
• Label network equipment for easy identification and maintenance.
• Implement network solutions under guidance to meet TM requirements.
• Contribute to IT network infrastructure projects and expansions.
• Provide IT technical support to IT department groups and teams.
• Support Tharisa Mine departments with LAN cabling and related infrastructure.
• Provide physical support by moving IT equipment between sites as required.

Education

Grade 12 (NQF 4)

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical hand tools

Ladders

PVC pipes

Cable/wire ways

Job description

Tharisa Minerals seeks a Junior Network Artisan to install and maintain the company’s physical network infrastructure under supervision. You will implement solutions for network points, cabling (copper, fibre, wireless), and related equipment to ensure availability.

You will perform cable testing, label equipment, and support IT projects and mine departments with LAN cabling and related physical communication cabling, contributing to expanded IT capabilities across sites.